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Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum bottle Shanghai Lily EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2013 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Chinese Flower Eau de Parfum bottle Chinese Flower EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shanghai Lily EDP
Tom Ford Shanghai Lily is a deeply polarising scent. While many hail it as a devastatingly beautiful masterpiece, others find it too bitter and overwhelming, smelling of dentist's offices or burnt incense. This isn't a safe blind buy, but for those who love bold, oriental florals, it's an enchanting and unforgettable experience.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Chinese Flower EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Atelier d'Orient Shanghai Lily. Built around Pink Pepper, Bitter Orange, Black Pepper, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Atelier d'Orient Shanghai Lily.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shanghai Lily EDP
Chinese Flower EDP

Notes

Accords

Shanghai Lily Chinese Flower
100%
Warm Spicy
78%
Amber
58%
Woody
70%
61%
Floral
52%
Smoky
Sweet
50%
49%
Balsamic
46%
Vanilla
44%
Musky
100%
78%
Woody shared
58%
70%
61%
52%
50%
49%
46%
44%

Performance

Shanghai Lily Chinese Flower
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Shanghai Lily

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a strong, projecting fragrance that's best suited for occasions where it can truly shine and intrigue, such as dates or formal events, especially in cooler weather. Its intensity makes it largely unsuitable for office wear or casual daytime activities.

Chinese Flower

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, amber signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Tuberose, Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shanghai Lily EDP
Chinese Flower EDP
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